2. Drain the ATF. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL]
.)
3. Remove the drive shaft (left side). (See
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.
5. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
6. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.
Substitution SST
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49 H028 202
Outer diameter: 54.5-61 mm {2.15-2.40 in}
Inner diameter: 52 mm {2.05 in} or more
Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more
7. Install the drive shaft (left side). (See
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
8. Add ATF to the specified level. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
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The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive
shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
CAUTION:
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Do not damage the transaxle case.
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Do not damage the differential case.
CAUTION:
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Do not damage the oil seal.
Fig. 79: Removing Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
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